Deborah Rouse Day Care Home
204 HOLLY STREET, NEW BERN, NC 28560Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 4 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Medication Administration (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Authorization for Up to 6 Months to Administer Prescription or Over-the-counter Medication, When Needed, for Chronic Medical Conditions and for Allergic…
reactions was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule 10 NCAC 09 .1720(c)(6)(A-I). Written permission for an
Oct 7, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Prescribed Medications Were Not Stored in Their Original Containers in Which They Are Dispensed with the Pharmacy Label.
An Albuterol inhaler was not stored in a prescription labeled box. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/15/2024
- Application Did Not Have an a Medical Action Plan Attached for Any Child with Health Care Needs Such as Allergies, Asthma, or Other Chronic Conditions That…
require specialized health services. A child enrolled did not have a medical action plan on file for asthma. Violation confirmed
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